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Service bulletins for the 2021 Ford F-150

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

644 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SSM 512632023-01-06. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the climate control system being in recirculation mode as a result of the recirculation button being on or automatic strategies for heating/cooling efficiency. To minimize dust ingress when driving in off-road or secondary road conditions, make sure that all doors and windows are fully closed and the climate control system is switched to defrost on and the instrument panel and footwell air vents are switched to off. Temperature and fan settings may be adjusted as desired. Alternatively, max defrost can be activated which will adjust all settings automatically. Operating in defrost mode will keep constant air flow through the rear air extractors and other small areas, helping minimize dust ingress.
TSB 22-24042022-11-30. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. This article supersedes TSB 22-2150 and SSM 50970 to update the Service Procedure. For some 2021 Mustang Mach-E, F-150, Edge, Nautilus and Bronco vehicles technicians may experience the inability to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM), telematics control unit (TCU) or gateway module (GWM) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive. The PTS OTA Dashboard on vehicles with this condition may also display multiple APIM and/or TCU updates have failed, and/or a no OTA history message. In addition, on vehicles with this condition, the customer may have reported experiencing a Ford Power-Up software update failure message via the vehicle display and/or FordPass/LincolnWay. This may be due to an internal software error. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update and/or recover the APIM/TCU. Note: Only 10% of vehicles may require this procedure.
SSM 512162022-11-30. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Customers with 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package seeking service to receive the BlueCruise hands-free driver assist Software in their vehicle. FSA 21G01 expired on 30-Sep-2022, however the bulletin and technical instructions are available on PTS to support technicians performing customer pay operations. Enter 21G01 in the PTS search engine on the upper right side of the webpage and select Technical Info to download the installation instructions.
SSM 511712022-11-29. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2022 F-150 (non-Lightning and non-3.5L PowerBoost), 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:09 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to ABS module software parameters. To correct the condition, update the ABS module to the latest software level using the appropriate scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 2005 and applicable labor operations in Section 02 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
OTA SU3 F-1502022-10-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Software Update 3 for 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Changing the default trailer profile trailer brake gain from 0 to 15, Fix for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors. Fix for "Secure My Assets" and "Auto Clock Update".
OTA22PU0727F1502022-09-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 22-PU0727-VI-FX for 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available.Quality Improvements Include: Prevent "failure to de-inhibit" condition on future PSCM OTA updates.
TSB 22-22562022-07-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0140:82 stored in the trailer module (TRM). This may be due to software parameters in various modules. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules.
22B08-S12022-07-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles Electronic Control Module Recovery: In some of the affected vehicles, an internal error in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) or Telematics Control Unit (TCU) module software will prevent the receipt of software updates or enhancements for these modules Ford Power-Up or Lincoln Way. The module will operate as intended otherwise.
SSM 508802022-06-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Mar-2022 at Dearborn Truck Plant or built on or before 11-May-2022 at Kansas City Assembly Plant and equipped with power tailgate release may exhibit a perceived inoperative power tailgate latch release function. This may be due to a change to the power tailgate release strategy after the body control module (BCM) has received a software update or the BCM has been replaced. When using the power tailgate release switch in the instrument panel, release switch on the tailgate, or the remote keyless entry (RKE) fob, the power tailgate release switch must be pressed 2 times (2x) within 3 seconds with the transmission in Park for the tailgate to release. If the power tailgate release is still inoperative, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14 for normal diagnostics.
SSM 507152022-05-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E/F150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with SYNC Gen 4 may experience a loss of Bluetooth pairing after a key cycle after accessory protocol interface module (APIM) replacement and programming or a software update. This may be due to APIM software. To correct the concern: 1. Perform master reset via settings > general settings > reset > master reset. 2. Make sure customer device is up to date. 3. Reboot customer device. For claiming, use causal part -14G670- and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 507142022-05-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E/F-150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with SYNC Gen 4 may experience a USB Error 0 being displayed in the infotainment screen during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the replacement accessory protocol interface module (APIM) ordered on 01-Jan-2022 and through 13-Apr-2022. This maybe due to a software issue with the replacement APIM. Order another APIM from Ford Component Sales (FCS). Service stock has been corrected.
TSB 22-21212022-04-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 and equipped with Pro Trailer Backup Assist may experience a System Is Not Available message in the touchscreen after the trailer detection process. This may be due to a software related issue in various modules. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram various modules.
OTA SU2 P2 F1502022-03-05. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 2 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for availability Pro Trailer Backup Assist on some vehicle configurations. Fix for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors.
SSM 501622021-10-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 360 degree camera system may experience a Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1578:78 in the image processing module A (IPMA) after an on-demand self test is performed. To clear the Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message displayed in the IPC, download and run the 360 Degree View Camera Alignment app for the IPMA using the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). Once the 360 Degree View Camera Alignment routine is successful and the Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message is no longer displayed in the IPC, perform a continuous memory self test. If any DTC's persist, continue with Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-07 diagnostic procedures.
SSM 500062021-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative camera and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1001:01 in the Sync Module (APIM), B115E:15 and/or B115E:31 in the Image Processing Module A (IPMA). This may be due to a loose coaxial cable or circuit connection. If only APIM DTC C1001:01 is present, verify connections between the IPMA and the APIM. If IPMA DTCs B115E:15 and/or B115E:31 are also present, verify connections between the IPMA and the affected camera(s). Refer to cell 145 of the online wiring diagram to identify affected connections. If all connections are secure, continue with diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 413-13B. For claiming, use causal part number 10E929.
OTA SU1-F1502021-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Software Update 1 (SU1) for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Trail Light Check Popup Messages, Remote Start Battery Drain, Zone Lighting Battery Drain, Neutral Tow Select Ability, Contrast improvements to analog rear view camera
SSM 497562021-05-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates tab although an SSM or TSB is published for a software update. This may be due to the module already being at the latest software level. A later software level may have been programmed at the assembly plant, during a previous dealer visit or by an over the air (OTA) update for vehicles that have automatic updates enabled in the SYNC system settings. To review a vehicle's OTA update history, visit the Connected Vehicle > OTA Dashboard tab in OASIS. Information about the OTA Dashboard can be found on FMCDealer.com when performing a search on OTA History Job Aid.

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